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  • Shutting of MSN chat rooms may open up IM

    In announcing it would shutter free chat rooms, Microsoft highlighted problems with spammers and pornographers. But analysts said there may be benefits for the software giant, which is trying to shunt customers to paid services across its network.

  • Hotmail restricts outgoing messages

    Microsoft's MSN Hotmail, a free Web-based e-mail service, has tightened restrictions on daily outbound messages sent by subscribers, a tactic it says will help curb spam.

  • MS issues Outlook security patch

    Virus writers have climbed through Outlook holes to spread their handiwork over the last 18 months. A new security patch released by Microsoft could make their lives more difficult.

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